Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • January 27, 2010 Ridgewood High school reports 36 Edward Bloustein Scholars by John Koster Ridgewood High School has reported that 36 students have qualified for $1,000 per year Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholarship awards to any four-year col- New stores (continued from page 5) of Commerce, said that the new businesses were a hopeful sign for Ridgewood’s economy. “It’s great for Ridgewood to see that people are opening new businesses,” Seiferling said. “It’s a good sign for Ridgewood and it coincides with the recent surveys that show that Ridgewood is Number 1 in Bergen County for shopping.” One Ridgewood High School graduate who just returned from Shanghai said Ridgewood’s shopping district is still world class. “I’ve lived in New York City, Shanghai, and Seoul, and I’ve visited Tokyo and Moscow -- Ridgewood shopping still rules,” the world traveler reported. During the last economic slump, Ridgewood was revitalized in large part due to an ordinance that permitted sidewalk café dining and attracted restaurateurs with aspirations to bistro-style dining. The trend proved so popular that, at one point, regulations were considered to limit the number of new restaurants. lege in New Jersey. The awards are made based on students’ SAT scores and other academic credentials. Bloustein Scholars are those who received SAT scores of over 1260 at the end of their junior year with a rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class, or those who were first, second, or third in their graduating class. The recent Bloustein winners include Woo Hyun Ahn, Nicholas Aynilian, Amanda Badillo, Corinna Bertelsen, Catherine Campbell, Sung Hee Cho, Hansol Choi, Brian Cubellis, William Floyd, Jessica Geiger, Joseph Giancristofaro, Christopher Given, Hannah Jones, Justin Kim, Max Kurshan, Terrence Lam, Jacob Levitsky, Kathleen Martin, Eduardo Martinez, Stephan Miedel, Margarita Montgomery, Yoon-Ji Nam, Gabrielle Nieporent, Denise Ortega, Paige Pearson, Laura Poole, Danielle Porfido, Kimberley Porfido, Jennifer Posner, Alexandra Salerno, Veronica Saron, Alexandra Scribetti, Raagini Som, Chelsea Tisosky, Jason Von Halle, and Emma Wise. The Stable Art Gallery will exhibit “Finding Faces,” an oil-painting mindscape of the abstract, surreal, and traditional styles by Zachary Lear during the month of February. Finding faces in the clouds, woodwork on the walls, and all around him, Lear believes the expressive face is worth 1,000 words. His paintings of the human face and figure capture the passion, suffering, and beauty of free expression. Some of the works are beautiful, some Zachary Lear to exhibit at gallery haunting and twisted, and others are merely fun. A morning coffee “Meet the Artist” is offered on Feb 4 at 10 a.m. In addition, a reception will be held on Friday, Feb 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. All are invited to attend. The Stable Gallery, located at 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, is open weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or by appointment. For further information, call (201) 670-5560. WINTER CLEANUPS SNOW PLOWING LAWN MAINTENANCE FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPING ANY JOB OR SERVICE W/COUPON • Exp 3/31/10 • Not Combinable 15% OFF NEW CLIENTS ONLY But STILL can’t lose that Tummy or Cellulite? Call me about VelaShapeTM A NEW Nonsurgical method of Fat reduction and body contouring • Non-invasive • No Anesthesia • No Downtime Beverly Dunn, MD Waldwick, NJ • 201-445-0032 Dieting? Working Out? ASK ABOUT OUR PRE-PAYMENT CALL 201-891-0955 • SEASONAL DISCOUNT! WWW.CIRINOLANDSCAPING.COM Ski the HUNTER MOUNTAINS in the Catskills, and stay at our SKI RETREAT. Stay 2 nights, get the 3RD NIGHT FREE! www.VacationRentalsRetreats.com Call 201-891-0955 for information Break the Highway Trend! ...not your community’s back. Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient!